Flooding Strains Coggon and Solon Water Systems After Atlantic Rainfall
Heavy rainfall across the Corridor triggered sewer plant floods in Coggon forcing water conservation, with Solon also affected. Cedar Rapids and Iowa City logged multiple weather related incidents including stalled vehicles, downed power lines, and flooded roadways as 5 to 7 inches fell in parts of the region. Public safety officials diverted traffic and assisted trapped motorists while authorities warned residents to limit water usage until plants regain capacity.
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Solon
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Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Greg Buelow
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Edgewood
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Buelow
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Second Avenue
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Eighth Street
Andrea Farrington Tribute Exhibit Opens at Iowa Children’s Museum
A new exhibit at the Iowa Children’s Museum in Coral Ridge Mall honors Andrea Farrington, who was murdered in 2015. The display features two large tanks housing Peter the Western painted turtle and local fish, with a commemorative plaque and a Plato quote. The project cost about 5000 dollars and includes a public unveiling at 10 a.m. today.
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the Gazette
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Harper Estill
Fish
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Iowa Children’s Museum
Coral Ridge Mall
Andrea Farrington
Coralville
Coral Ridge Mall Children’s Museum
Deb Dunkhase
Farrington
Plato
North Liberty
Dunkhase
Andrea
Cheryl Farrington
Four new Zika cases reported in Iowa
Iowa public health officials reported four new Zika virus cases Friday, all adults and none pregnant. Three had traveled to the Caribbean and one to Central America, with nine total Iowa cases since February.
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Iowa Department of Public Health
Gazette Company Daily Publication Address and Rates
The Gazette prints daily from Cedar Rapids Iowa with subscription rates listed as 8 per week or 416 per year for in state seven day delivery and 468 per year for out of state seven day delivery. Postmaster and contact details include P O Box 1862 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 and phone numbers for subscription service and general inquiries.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
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Gazette Co. Inc
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